Colin Wright Murdered in Detroit, Michigan age 19

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Colin Wright, a 19-year-old, was killed in Detroit on August 6, 2011. His death was particularly brutal as it involved being shot execution-style, after which his body was set on fire in a stolen truck. The incident took place on Detroit's northwest side, adding to the grim tally of violent crimes in a city that has long struggled with high homicide rates and limited resources to address them. Like many others, Colin’s case illustrates the challenges faced by law enforcement in Detroit, where ...Read More

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name

Colin Wright

Case Added

March 28, 2022

gender

Male

race

African-American / Black

city

Detroit

state

MI

Date Found

2011-08-06

Age at Death

19

First Name

Colin

Last Name

Wright

Last Updated

10/26/2024

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Colin Wright
Murdered

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